Planning

Creech Valley Veteran Tree Survey

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Planning

21 Nov 2023 at 14:11

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Nov 2023 at 14:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Creech Valley Veteran Tree Survey is currently in the planning stage. The buying organization, Natural England, is seeking tenders for research and development consultancy services related to this project. The survey is set to take place in Dorset, South West England. Key milestone: Engagement end date for initial consultation is March 1, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector to engage with Natural England in conducting a detailed veteran tree survey. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental surveys and consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The project offers a chance for business growth and collaboration within the ecological research field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creech Valley Veteran Tree Survey

Notice Description

Natural England may invite tenders for a veteran tree survey in Dorset early in 2024, pending budget approval. The survey is part of our review of Creech Grange SSSI and the biological features which may qualify as defined at Guidelines for selection of SSSIs https://jncc.gov.uk/our-work/guidelines-for-selection-of-sssis/ The proposed components of the work are: * A walkover of land not previously surveyed to establish if there is veteran and ancient tree resource worthy of more detailed survey. * Detailed survey of trees within areas identified in that walkover, and other areas previously identified. Recording will be based on the method set out in the 'Veteran Trees Initiative Specialist Survey Method'. * Validation and rationalisation of tree data collected during previous 'veteran tree, lichen, saprotrophic fungi and saproxylic invertebrate surveys. * Detailed survey of smaller additional areas of scrub and woodland to establish their significance. * Appraisal of the 'future veteran' cohort * Tagging selected trees tbc. Access to part of the survey area within MoD Lulworth Ranges is restricted to weekends (including some Friday afternoons until 4pm) and the Easter holidays subject to confirmation by MoD. We hope to initiate the survey in mid-March, subject to availability of the chosen contractor. The total survey area above is roughly 6 square kilometres and the estimated number of trees requiring detailed survey is circa 500 veteran/ancient trees. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) when the opportunity goes live. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to SM-NE-creech.valley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f74f28d-997c-4968-932c-73d698ea8d9a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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